Steep Metal Staircase – Eibgrat Rock Passage loop from Spies

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Steep Metal Staircase – Eibgrat Rock Passage loop from Spies

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Steep Metal Staircase – Eibgrat Rock Passage loop from Spies

02:57

9.97km

220m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.64 km for 1.18 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.21 km

Viewpoint with bench on the Eibgrat

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice place for a short rest in the middle of the via ferrata, a "sky ladder" leads to the viewing platform with the benches. Unfortunately, the view is very limited.

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2.24 km

View of Fernmeldeturm Riegelstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice vantage point with a view of the Riegelstein telecommunications tower. Please be careful, the edge of the rock is not secured.

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2.76 km

Rock Gate in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Highlight • Natural Monument

2.76 km

Eibgrat Rock Passage

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you can fit through here, you can also make the Kammweg.The narrow rock gate can be described as the entrance to the Eibgrat.

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5.62 km

Kammweg Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A narrow path that meanders along the ridge.

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8.38 km

Rock Formations in Upper Franconia

Highlight • Natural Monument

9.62 km

Tanzlinde Spies

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice shady place for the Kirwa and other events. There is also a hikers' car park here outside of the festive season, the wooden floor under the dancing linden tree …

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9.97 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.14 km

1.24 km

1.04 km

348 m

216 m

Surfaces

5.57 km

2.80 km

973 m

563 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

7°C

80 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

September 21, 2024,🥾 Eibgrat - Runde

The Eibgrat...

For many people here, the Eibgrat near Plech is already a household name.
For us, it has been on the "to-do" list for a long time, even though it is practically around the corner from us. We have already hiked there once, but not over the Eibgrat, but along the bottom, as we had two dogs with us.

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June 12, 2025,Auf dem fantastischen Eibgrat 👣👣

Deluxe vacation program... 🫶
(with my favorite hiking book 😉)

The Eibgrat is truly fantastic!

Unfortunately, the app is acting up... The recording isn't continuous; sometimes only the straight line distance is shown. As was the case with this hike. Does anyone have any idea what might be causing this?

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September 21, 2024,🪨🌲 Eibenfels Eibgrat-Runde

Today without dogs, a nice walk 🤣 Off to the Eibgrat, without a bike this time. Enjoyed the beautiful view and poured ourselves a 🍻 as we left. Oh dear, now they've gone through me 🤣🤣🤣🤣 but maybe that's normal, after an early shift and then the hike 🤪 Exhausting, but also really beautiful and really a challenge for me, …

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May 18, 2023,Hoher Eibgratfels 🪨🌱🌿🌳🌲

A cool 😎 tour .. just do it: climb, climb, ...

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August 12, 2023,Wanderung Spies - Eibgrat

Very nice hike - lots of forest. But the Eibgrat is really awesome - 45 minutes climbing through the rocks - absolutely unexpected and infinitely great.

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